Night Vision (46 page)

As she paused, a scratching sounded at the front door.

“What the fuck—” Camille moved toward the foyer, but Grandmother Coyote stopped her.

“Halt. I brought visitors here on my summons. I shall reveal them in good time.” She paused again, then yawned. Her teeth were steely, cold and metallic, sharp as blades, looking like they could gnash bone into shrapnel. And I had no doubt they could—and perhaps they had.

A chill ran down my spine, and I had the feeling that my work with Greta tonight had something to do with what Grandmother Coyote was talking about.

“What do you need me for?”

Grandmother Coyote touched her nose. “That cannot be discussed without me introducing my comrades. But first, you are correct in your silent surmise. This matter relates directly to your training as a Death Maiden. Second, this matter involves demonic energies in the city
not
related to Shadow Wing.” At with that, she nodded to the hallway. “Go now, let in my pets.”

I moved to the door, wondering who was waiting outside. It could be a troll or a goblin or a centaur or—who knew what. Knowing Grandmother Coyote,
anybody
could be on the other side. My stomach lurching, I yanked open the door.

There, on the porch, like stone statues come to life, stood two gargoyles. And they didn’t look happy.

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